Archbold Goes to Europe Amid Roosevelt Clash
John D Archbold of Sandar a Oil Company defends against Roosevelt’s accusation in New York before sailing for Europe. He denies lying and asserts he will not endure pressure. He told reporters avoidantly to take good care of the country as he boarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Archbold
Sandara Oil Company
Europe
Roosevelt
Uhtriiths White
Washington
Archbold
Daya
Governor Wilko Foresees Few Campaign Speeches
In Sea Girt New Jersey on August 24 Governor Wilko said the country is tired of stump tours and excess speech making. He announced that current plans call for very few campaign speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Girt
NL J
Wilko
Postmaster General Aitchcock to Confer on Parcel Post Rates
Postmaster General Aitchcock announced plans to confer with the Interstate Commerce Commission and others on parcel post rates. The aim is to ensure a smooth and practical operation of the parcel post system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aitchcock
Interstate Commercy Commission
Western Virginia Methodist Conference Opens in Sutton
The fiftieth Ninth session of the Western Virginia Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South meets in Sutton starting next Wednesday at 9 o clock with Bishop J J McCoy of Birmingham presiding. Local attendees include Rev L Cunningham and Rev Felix K Struve. Struve reports yearlong growth in membership and missionary contributions and plans for church property improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcoal Church
South
Sutton
J. J. McCoy
Birmingham
Ala
Cunningham
Tes
Atruve
Clarkaburg
Stout Drives W:M P D In Belle Vernon Race
Ross F. Stout of Mount Clare drives his gelding M P D in a 2:18 pace at Belle Vernon races. The event, postponed from yesterday, included five heats with Stout winning two and finishing second in two others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross F. Stout
Mount Clare
Belle Vernon
Mr. Stout
Patient Does Nicely After Nose and Throat Operation
Louis Shinn, son of Mr and Mrs Shinn, underwent an operation at St Marys hospital Friday for nose and throat issues and is doing nicely. Mrs Andrew Finahenk, after son, Mrs Xi Cook and Son Andrew and Miss Anna Carlson of Pennsylvania visited at the home of fire Harm Gabriel of Atamaton Ole week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Shinn
Mra
Andrew Finahenk
Xi . Cook
Andrew
Anna Carlson
Pennsylvania
Harm ‘Gabriel
Atamaton
Ole Week
Wheeling Mayor Charley C Schmidt Dies Suddenly
Telegrams report the sudden death of Charley C Schmidt mayor of Wheeling from heart trouble at about age 58. He led the city for three terms and served as a grand lodge trustee of the Masons while also managing the shipping department for Reymann brewery and owning substantial stock in that company.
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Wheeler
Charley C. Schmidt
Milks' Lodge
Grand Lodge
Stat Re Union Association
Bils
Schmidt
Myst
Seach
WheelingshoWn
Reymann Brewery
Wteck
County Teachers Institute Opens Monday Morning
Institute A P Morrison county superintendent and Ageletinta prepare the chemic court room for the county teachers institute beginning Monday at 10 o clock. An exhibit of city and rural school work will be shown, with progress noted. Instructors will attend, and a condensed program is in the printer's hands. Sessions run day and night, with many institutes closing Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Morrison
Ageletinta
Anya
Express Companies Face Interstate Commerce Law Indictments
Washington Aug 2 The Adams and American Express Companies indicted for violation of the interstate Commerce law must stand trial today Judge Hazelay Buffalo rules. Charges allege overcharges and unlawful conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adams
American Express
Ira
Hazelay Buffalo
New Post Offices Established at Ottawa and Axcelsior
The Post Office Department announces a new office at Ottawa Boone county one mile from Jeffrey and three miles from Tewett with Willam A. Garrett named postmaster. A second office opens at Axcelsior McDowell county with J A Hudleston as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, T. G
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Boone County
Jeffrey
Tewett
Willam A. Garrett
Axcelsior
McDowell County
J A. Hudleston
Bad Check Case Involving WM Colbert In County Jail
WM Colbert of New Far Grounds faces a bad check charge after allegedly passing a $10 draft on Empire National Bank to TJ Lyne and Company for a coat for Mrs Colbert. The dated August 12 check carries a twenty day grace period. a hearing is set after that period. Bond fixed at 100 dollars by Susie G HM Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Colbert
New Far Grounds Addition
Yond Ja
Empire National Bank
TJ. Lyne and Company
Colbert
Susee G. HM. Gordon
Last Protestant Meeting Set At Courthouse Tomorrow
The final open air gathering by city Protestant churches will be held tomorrow at 7 p m at the courthouse. The Rev W M Lang pastor of Central Christian church will preach on The Church for the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Lang
Central Christian Church
Lawyers to Meet Harrison County Bar Association
A meeting of the Harrison County Bar Association members will be held in the courthouse this evening at 7:30 to discuss matters pertaining to the September term of the circuit court. Proceeding details appear unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Bar Association
Court House
O'Clork
Toox
Elocuit Court
Danly L. C. Smiths Team Faces Rowlesburg at Teast Park
Danly L C Smiths baseball squad set to meet Rowlesburg Sunday at 3 pm at Teast Park. Rowlesburg previously fell 7 to 6 after a seventh inning rally by the locals. Bowlesburg has strengthened its lineup and aims to beat Jools. Bill Danley adds pitching and outfield depth as the locals train this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Smith
Rowlesburg
Teast Park
Bowlesburg
Jools
Adamstone
Bill Danley
Bill
Major Ray Washington Nomination Faces Senate Review
The House committee on expenditures reports that Major B. Ray, nominated by the president as deputy paymaster general, engaged in political activity favoring the president and faced four charges of serious offenses, never vindicated and never disciplined beyond a reprimand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
House Committee On the War
Ib, B. Ray
U.S
Congress to Adjourn After Capitol Sessions
Leaders of both houses met at the capitol aiming to push a program that will lead to adjournment later this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Capitol
Taft Receives Large Apple Basket From Martinsburg Donors
President Taft was presented a basket of apples sent to him in Washington by Dr A. N. Myers and L. Mo Tamar of Martinsburg. Each apple weighed at least a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Dr &. N. Myers
L. Mo Tamar
Miartinsburg
Rural Delivery Route Announced for Prichard Area
The post office announced a new rural delivery route from Prichard Wayne county. The twenty mile line will begin operation in November and will serve about 100 families in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Prichard
Wayne County
Rural post office plan referred for investigation
The Post Office Department has referred the proposed Rock Fork rural delivery route in Kanawha County to a post office inspector for investigation and report. The action follows a matter dated August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DE. C
Rock Fork
Kaoawha County
Postumoe Department
West Virginia coal strike threatens spread across districts
Labor Commissioner Barton and Gov Gianacock discuss strike in Kanawha and Paint Creek areas as miners idle in Kanawha. Industrial output holds in other districts with mills and glass plants operating, while operators point to non union and open shop contrasts in wage scales across regions. The strike expansion looms, risking statewide mining conditions and economic impact.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Batton
Wiliam S. Gianacock
Paint
Cabin Creek
Oadiatrict
Tong
Barton
United Mine Workers
New
Minora’ Afliias
Fe Union
Agi
Inebor
Suams
Mtn Ditirlet
Railroad Office Veteran Passes in Copenhagen Letter
A long obituary fragment notes a railroad office veteran, Dan Sh Copenhagen, and references his death. It mentions naval representation for Denmark in a Panama Canal opening ceremony and lists various royal figures as potential voyagers, alongside remarks on moving picture censorship and a local funeral. The piece includes details of John R. Green a Baltimore and Ohio railroad employee who died after cancer, his survivors, and funeral arrangements assisted by the Odd Fellows lodge.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Panama Canal
Danleh
Waldemar Ophie
Axel
Brinige Gustav
Valkyries
Danine Wayetlownten
Martinique
Iice Valdemart
Indies
Johildren
Piny
Mr. Green
Oly
Inez
Clausen
Green
Baltimore and- OhJo
Mary
C. Green
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
Mine Pay Shortfall in Paty Ment Due to Railcar Shortage
Shortages of railroad cars reduced monthly pay for miners in Clarksbure district. Consol idation Coal Company paid Clarksburg miners 144000 dollars and Fairmont end 194000 dollars. Independent plant operations also declined for lack of cars.
Coal Industry Varied in West Virginia Amid Union Tensions
The miners and operators face a tug of war as efforts to comply with union admonitions collide with state organization plans. Some operators accept union membership, while others resist. Despite coal prices in 1910 and 1071 differences, many mines struggle. some close or operate under receivers, others barely break even, while a few earn profits due to favorable pricing and older, costlier mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Himere
Miners’ Union
West Virginia
Charter Granted to Southern Plantation Company
Charleston Aug 24 A charter has been issued to the Southern Plantation Company of Cleveland Ohio with primary works planned in Mississippi and other southern states to clear and develop lands for farming and stock raising and to act as agents. Authorized capital 50000 incorporators S Palmer O B Palmer B S Worthington IL Shaver AV Shaver and H Plerong all of Cleveland Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Southern Plantation Company
Chiveland
Mississippi
Palmer
B.palmer
Worthington
Shaver
A. V. Shaver
H. Plerong
Cleveland
Senator Lea in Washington Eyes Perkins Testimony Plan
Senator Luke Lea arrived in Washington and met with colleagues on the campaign contributions investigation committee to discuss continuing the probe. It was practically decided that George W Perkins would testify next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luke Lea
Campaign Contributions Investigation Committee
George W Perkins
Five New Broaddus Homes Offered For Sale On Easy Terms
Messrs Loar and White have built five houses in Broaddus addition to the city. Each home is six rooms with bathroom pantry closets front and back porches and hardwood varnish finish. Cement payments required. Nicely located in a good section.
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Loar
White
Broaddus
Gordon Funeral Set For Sunday In Salem
Funeral services for Robert T. Gordon of Salem will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the Methodist Episcopal Church with burial at the Oak Forest cemetery. Clarksb irg residents attending will travel to San Jem on train No and return on train No 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Gordon
Salem
Oa Fe
Taft Signs Civil Appropriation Bill For $12,000,000
President Taft signed the annual civil appropriation bill in Washington. The measure carries twelve million dollars and charts funding for annual programs without tariff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Scheneer to Take Life of Jokngon in Washington Case
Fragmentary text shows a political scene in Washington with Kin Johytron and Rory Bilelexiwlation amid a House committee discussion. Obscure phrases suggest a vote or legal action related to a named individual, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheneer
Jokngon
Big Trip Ends in Safe Return From Odd Journey
Lucius Hoge and party return home after a sixteen day tour from Wheeling to Saratoga Lakes George and other named places. The group included Mr and Mrs Hoge and Mr and Mrs Maeg Ard. They traveled by train via Pittsburg and Delaware route. Mrs Hoge joined at Wheeling and the trip concluded without accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Hoge
Hoge
Pittsburg
Esteam
Otal Menihbra
Belo
Attends funeral of Dr J A Pulleddho at Mt Lake Bark
Large attendance joins Rev Joseph Lew at the funeral of Dr J A Pulleddho in Mt Lake Bark. Eleven clergy including a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church participated as Dr Fullerton read prayers and delivered remarks. The service emphasized reverence and continuity of faith rather than labor or toil in the aftercare of Mrs Lee's inland family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Pulleddho
Mt. Lake Bark
Joseph
Methodist Episcopel
Eburrol
Fullerton
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Wheeling
Charles C. Schmidt
Institute
Express
Department
W. M. Colbert
Waldo
Danly
Union Park
Ray
Labor
Navy
John R. Green
John R. Grown
Oak Atrent
Secretary of State
Gordon
District
Kip Johytron
Cosim
Rory Bile
Ina
Johnson
Am Panion
Eady
Pythiang
Knights of Pythian
Gtate
Adamston
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